These Amazon-Favorite Adhesive Closet Lights Are the Ultimate Renter-Friendly Solution — and They’re on Sale

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If there’s one thing that can elevate the look, feel, and overall functionality of your space, from your kitchen to your bookshelves to your deepest, darkest closets, it’s proper lighting — but with so many options on the … Read more

A Brief History of the Living Room Sofa

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Sofas have been around since ancient Egyptian and Greek times, but pharaohs and upper crust Athenians weren’t lounging on anything close to today’s tufted sectionals with chaise storage. “Couches” consisted of sturdy wooden benches and continued as such … Read more

This Super-Slim Floor Lamp Is Perfect for Tight Spaces and Will Brighten Up Even the Darkest Corners

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. When it comes to making sure your room lives up to its full potential, there’s one key ingredient we often forget: lighting. Without the proper illumination (either natural or artificial), a room’s design can fall flat and the … Read more

This Editor-Favorite Source for Mid-Century Modern Furniture Just Launched Bedding and Rug Collections

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. We absolutely love it when a brand that does one thing really, really well expands its offerings into new categories. We’ve long been fans of Castlery, a DTC brand that arrived stateside in 2019 and offers up epic … Read more

Retro Colors and Patterns Beautify a Formerly Beige 525-Square-Foot London Flat

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Emily Brinkley and puppy Dolly Location: Bromley, LondonSize: 525 square feetType of Home: flatYears lived in: 1 year, owned When I first saw my plain, beige, one-bedroom flat, I probably saw something in it that others didn’t. … Read more

One Way You Probably Never Thought to Deal With a Non-Working Fireplace

Whether you’ve got a fully functioning fireplace or a faux mantel, styling it can become a challenge. If you’re racking your brain trying to figure out the best way to fill or fix up your fireplace, this vintage furniture aficionado might have the perfect solution for you. Leney Breeden is a photographer and the founder … Read more

Here’s Why You Might Want to Give This Smart Layout Trick a Try

Have you ever tried floating your furniture in a room? Often, in small spaces in particular, the tendency is to place all of your pieces on the perimeter of a room to gain precious square footage at the center of the floor plan. Surprisingly, though, this isn’t always the best layout technique. While it may … Read more

A Brief History of Macramé, the Popular Craft That’s Been Around for Centuries

Rope, yarn, and cording were much easier to work with than the options that came before, and professional artists began to revive the trend. Often rendered in jute or traditional white string, macramé showed up everywhere during this era. Some items included: owls (likely the most popular form of macramé art from this period), purses, … Read more

This Colorful Miami Apartment Takes Design Cues from the 1960s, 1990s & Art Deco

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. Name: Dani Klarić, her boyfriend Bello, cat Jello, and dog NaluLocation: Miami, Florida Size: 1900 square feetType of Home: ApartmentYears Lived In: 1 year, renting For Throwback Month, I reached out to several interior enthusiasts with a passion … Read more

10 Pet- and Kid-Friendly Washable Rugs That Will Make a Statement in Any Space (and They’re on Sale!)

We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. If kids, pets, or messy people are among the members of your household, it might sometimes feel like you can’t have nice things. After all, what’s the point of splurging on a beautiful rug or luxe couch only … Read more